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Principal Scientist Biologics and Vaccines Job

Employer
Merck
Location
West Point PA
Closing date
Aug 3, 2016

Job Details

Principal Scientist Biologics and Vaccines-BIO004560

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Description:

Joining a highly motivated, fast paced team focused on rapid advancement of Merck’s biologics and vaccines pipelines, plus growth of existing products.

Direct the design and performance of studies directed at late stage development and validation of assays and methods supporting Merck’s biologics pipeline and inline products.

Responsibilities:

- Lead design and execution of method transfers to Merck global network of biologics and vaccines nodes. Participate locally as required (up to 30%).

- Project leadership.

- Highly developed communication, team building and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to function well in ambiguity.

- Track record of achievement in the Biopharmaceutical industry particularly in the areas of biologics or vaccines analytics.

- Exemplary scientific record, plus clear knowledge of compliance and regulatory landscape in large molecule analytics especially with respect to assay validation.

Required:

- Experience with the following techniques: Bioassay, ELISA, Glycan analysis, Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Peptide mapping, LC/MS.

- Lead design and execution of method transfers to Merck global network of biologics and vaccines nodes. Participate locally as required (up to 30%).

- Project leadership.

- Highly developed communication, team building and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to function well in ambiguity.

- Track record of achievement in the Biopharmaceutical industry particularly in the areas of biologics or vaccines analytics.

- Exemplary scientific record, plus clear knowledge of compliance and regulatory landscape in large molecule analytics especially with respect to assay validation.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in B io-Engineering, bio-related Science or related-field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in biologics or vaccines method development, plus validation; or Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience as above; or Ph.D. in Bio- Engineering, Bio- Science or related-field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as above.

Required:

- Experience with the following techniques: Bioassay, ELISA, Glycan analysis, Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Peptide mapping, LC/MS.

- Lead design and execution of method transfers to national and global network of biologics and vaccines nodes. Participate locally as required (up to 30%).

- Project leadership.

- Highly developed communication, team building and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to function well in ambiguity.

- Track record of achievement in the Biopharmaceutical industry particularly in the areas of biologics or vaccines analytics.

- Exemplary scientific record, plus clear knowledge of compliance and regulatory landscape in large molecule analytics especially with respect to assay validation.

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Job: Biologics, Vaccines, Analytical Formulat

Job Title:Prin. Scientist, Bio & Vacc Formul

Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point

Other Locations: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 2

Hazardous Materials: May be located close to, and have team members working in analytical labs

Company Trade Name:Merck

Company

Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.

We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work

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